Senatobia police
Coverage of Senatobia police in the Nexus archive.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a traffic stop related to a shoplifting call, sparking protests and calls for police accountability. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2023 shooting of a pregnant Black woman in Ohio over a similar accusation.
- 1-year-old boy dies after officer fires gun at Walmart shoplifting suspects, officials say
A 1-year-old boy died and a woman was critically injured after an officer fired shots at a vehicle fleeing from a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a shoplifting incident. The officer-involved shooting occurred as the vehicle nearly struck an officer, prompting the gunfire. Family members criticized the use of force, calling the situation unnecessary, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local police are conducting an inquiry.